• Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Aug 28, 2020
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  1. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum da carreira... Músicas coesas e cheias de energia. Cada música merece ser um single. Você se superou, Katy Perry!
  2. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's an incredible álbum sonically and productionwise. Not too bubble gum pop and not even too EDMish, a brand-new approach for Katy.
  3. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Like ya, Katy, so happy that you produce such a wonderful album. Only live& Cry it about later are really amazing!
  4. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's the best album of 2020. Katy Perry's A BOP. Queen, legend. MOMMA IS BACK
  5. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    so amazing to know that she has her smile back! I loved this album very much, especially "cry about it later" and "not the end of the world", katy deserves all the joy and love of this world!
  6. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amamos una reina que sabe sobresalir de todo aquello que la hizo sentir deprimida. Te amamos KP
  7. Aug 28, 2020
    4
    It´s so terrible that it doesn't even deserve a review. I can only say that at least this album is better than Witness (and that's not a compliment) and there are two good songs like Never Really Over and Cry About it Later. Katy Perry should really think about retiring, because she's adding literally nothing to the music industry. "but she's indie now". No, she's not even that.
  8. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of the bigest come backs in this year, this is perfection pop, every song has an original taste.
  9. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best album of Katy Perry. She is comeback amazing and brilliant. All of musics work smile are incredible. Congrats, Katy!
  10. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es un álbum realmente fabuloso, Katy Perry marca una diferencia enorme al entregar un álbum tan personal, sin duda todas las canciones narran un fragmento de vida y superación de las adversidades, no pudo haber llegado un álbum tan maravilloso en mejor momento.
  11. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry consegue contar toda uma história com apenas 37 minutos de álbum. Desde a sua recuperação em “Never Really Over” até a última frase do álbum “there it is, Katheryn”, todas as músicas, apesar de não serem originais sonoramente, possuem sua própria identidade ainda que faça alusão a outros álbuns e hits da cantora, tendo como exemplo “Not the End of the World” a qual seria a novaKaty Perry consegue contar toda uma história com apenas 37 minutos de álbum. Desde a sua recuperação em “Never Really Over” até a última frase do álbum “there it is, Katheryn”, todas as músicas, apesar de não serem originais sonoramente, possuem sua própria identidade ainda que faça alusão a outros álbuns e hits da cantora, tendo como exemplo “Not the End of the World” a qual seria a nova “Dark Horse”. Com batidas marcantes e refrões chicletes, o “Smile” traz o melancólico das letras imergidas em instrumentos de cordas, sintetizadores e disco muito bem produzidos. Como prometido pela própria cantora, o álbum é capaz de estampar um sorriso no rosto de cada pessoa que o escuta. Expand
  12. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    O álbum entrega muita diversidade e traz músicas com temas bem introspectivos.
  13. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Excellent body foi work. She finally got her smile, and herself. This album is the signature Katy with the pop bangers and uplifting anthems
  14. Aug 28, 2020
    7
    Músicas agradáveis, conversam entre si, letras profundas, Katy Perry sempre sendo ótima.
  15. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It's a wonderful album with a excellent production & good lyrics. The perfect come back!
  16. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is perfection in the form of music. Katy managed to excel once again. She had ups and downs in the Witness era, but she still didn't get carried away by the negative reviews, and finally got her smile back. Katherine Hudson is living proof that happiness does not depend on the acceptance of others, but on your own Self-acceptance. We can all break down barriers, we can allThis album is perfection in the form of music. Katy managed to excel once again. She had ups and downs in the Witness era, but she still didn't get carried away by the negative reviews, and finally got her smile back. Katherine Hudson is living proof that happiness does not depend on the acceptance of others, but on your own Self-acceptance. We can all break down barriers, we can all overcome sadness, we can all be Resilient, just believe. Expand
  17. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best album, loved it. I finally got back my smile and she seems happy with her personal and her professional life now.
  18. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uno de los mejores álbumes del 2020 en mi opinión, sin utilizar colaboraciones para poder destacar. Expand
  19. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album it's so good, I'm obsessed with every single track. Every single song it's special on its own way. Congratulations to Katy Perry.
  20. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile é definitivamente um dos melhores trabalhos executados pela Katy Perry. Fico feliz que ela tenha recuperado o seu sorriso.
  21. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    For me, her second best album. The lyrics, the production are very matching. And some vocals remember the old Katy
  22. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum é simplesmente sensacional. Começamos com o hino NRO nos trazendo nesse novo mundo e em busca do seu sorriso. O álbum é coesa, brilhante e tudo o que os katycats estavam aguardando. Obrigado por nos mostrar o caminho para sorrir.

    best tracks: NRO Cry about it later teary eyes not the end of the world (need be a singleeee) Smile Champagne Problems Tucked Daisies Only
    Esse álbum é simplesmente sensacional. Começamos com o hino NRO nos trazendo nesse novo mundo e em busca do seu sorriso. O álbum é coesa, brilhante e tudo o que os katycats estavam aguardando. Obrigado por nos mostrar o caminho para sorrir.

    best tracks: NRO
    Cry about it later
    teary eyes
    not the end of the world (need be a singleeee)
    Smile
    Champagne Problems
    Tucked
    Daisies
    Only love

    MÃE, TE AMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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  23. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    KATY PERRY TUDO PRA MIM, AMEI O ÁLBUM, É O MELHOR DE 2020, VC SEMPRE FAZ TUDO, TE AMO MULHER ❤️❤️❤️
  24. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is just AMAZING! The lyrics, the production, EVERYTHING is just amazing, in my opinion is the best album of Katy Perry
  25. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This might be probably one of the best album of the past five years. Is full of bops, energy and it’ll make you smile at the end.
    I give to this incredible Álbum a perfect 5/5 stars. Best Katy’s album
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  26. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum muito gostoso de ouvir e bem divertido também. Gostei bastante da composição e tô feliz em saber que a Katy tá fazendo o que ela gosta
  27. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This new album by Katy Perry is spectacular !! It's what my ears want to hear for hours. Expand
  28. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    É maravilhoso e melhor álbum da Katy, ela entregou tudo coesão e coerência, Only Love é a melhor do álbum!
  29. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Best album of her career. She give to me a reason to comeback to smile again
  30. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum é, de longe, um dos melhores do ano. É extremamente perfeito! Katy entregou tudo o que prometeu!!
  31. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The best of pop. Actually the AOTY, the best from Katy perry since "teenage dream"
  32. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    What a dance pop album! BOP!
  33. Smi
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It is a very well worked album Katy Perry knew how to shine again with her new Album Smile 10/10
  34. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The album is completely full of energy and poetry! It’s beautiful when you’re completely embraced by the beat and then you realize what the song is actually saying. Katy Perry is showing that you don’t need to be happy to smile, dance and have fun! This album is completely! Of course it is her best album!
  35. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Cry about it later is the album best track
    And this album deserve a album of the year
    This should be a critical Acclaim album
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  36. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Skipless, each song very unique, excellent production, deep lyrics and simply beautifully done. Critics are biased and useless, and we don't give a f**** about them
  37. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I can say that this album is more cheerful and that it makes you smile in the midst of a multitude of problems. This is the best of Katy, she works to sound different from her predecessors, the problem that the critic insisted on wanting the sweet old Katy Perry to the point that they themselves did not evolve. Let the message come in and motivate yourself to fight, just like she didI can say that this album is more cheerful and that it makes you smile in the midst of a multitude of problems. This is the best of Katy, she works to sound different from her predecessors, the problem that the critic insisted on wanting the sweet old Katy Perry to the point that they themselves did not evolve. Let the message come in and motivate yourself to fight, just like she did working on this beautiful and wonderful job. Expand
  38. Aug 28, 2020
    0
    horrivel e de baixa qualidade como todos os seus trabalhos nao merece mais que zero
  39. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    An excellent album.she showed all of us that she got over it and matured, she left the bad behind smile is a complete album with a beautiful message does not deserve to be YELLOW in criticism.
  40. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Este álbum es de las que tienes que apreciar con el corazón, es uno de los mejores álbumes que ha creado Katy, sus ritmos, sus letras, su voz, increíblemente perfecto, only love a sus haters
  41. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An album with incredible lyrics, based on the dark part of the past where she finally regained her smile and showed that with this album she will continue to be the eternal queen of pop Expand
  42. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is art and the consolidation of her lyrics
    IT's fresh but still 100% Katy Perry
  43. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is a fantastic album. All the songs could make you sad, could make you happy, could make you dance...could make you feel. And this is what good music is supposed to do!
  44. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile is the ultimate expression of Katy Perry to show how really music should be
  45. Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Katy Perry again demonstrates that she is stuck in 2010, bringing a tepid album with empty and recycled lyrics from previous albums. His work continues without news and artistic evolution.
  46. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of her best albums!! Every song on the album slaps! It’s a bop alert!!!
  47. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy launches her most mature work, showing healing, resilience, love and happiness, totally one of the best pop albums of the year. She finally got her smile!
  48. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    melhor álbum da Katy em questão de produção musical, em Smile a Katy quer nos mostrar que realmente encontrou seu sorriso e nos presentou com essa bíblia sorridente, que nos fazem chorar e dançar ao mesmo tempo, simplesmente um álbum perfeito
  49. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    best album of the year,Looooove Not The End Of The World!Make NTEOTW your next single Katy!
  50. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Pop perfection critics hated on this and not club future nostalgia?? This album is amazing and Katy did the damn thing
  51. Aug 28, 2020
    5
    This álbum is A BOP and you can’t change my mind !!! i don’t know what the critics san, katy is a real queen and she’s finally happy and it shows in this album. KATY QUEEN
  52. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    O SUCESSOR DE TEENAGE DREAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Katy serviu tudo com esse álbum
  53. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    As músicas embora repetitivas e parecidas com outros álbuns da própria Katy pode se tornar um fenômeno até pq todas são boas! Chega de bater!
  54. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    wtf, these critics tasteless asf, this is such a good album. anyways, stream smile.
  55. Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Smile is a good album. **** yall critics giving high standards, I love every single one of the songs but Cry About It Later should be the next single.
  56. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry is back with a club bangers but the critics hate her, not her music. So what's the point of critics in criticizing a person. Probably, because they hate a REAL AND RAW person like Katy Perry. Katy Perry's SMILE is a MASTERPIECE but critics are not yet ready for that conversation. ONLY THE LOVED PERSON CAN UNDERSTAND THIS MUSIC. Proud of Katy Perry on creating iconic piece duringKaty Perry is back with a club bangers but the critics hate her, not her music. So what's the point of critics in criticizing a person. Probably, because they hate a REAL AND RAW person like Katy Perry. Katy Perry's SMILE is a MASTERPIECE but critics are not yet ready for that conversation. ONLY THE LOVED PERSON CAN UNDERSTAND THIS MUSIC. Proud of Katy Perry on creating iconic piece during pandemic and during pregnancy. Expand
  57. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is the best thing i ever heard. The voice, the power of the lyrics, everything is perfect. It makes me wanna dance and i feel powerful at the same time. I love it. I love her.
  58. Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lixoooo, porcaria total.
    Tomara que fique vermelho tbm.
    Pior álbum feminino do ano, DISPARADO.
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  59. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Coeso do início ao fim, Katy Perry nunca erra no que se propõe a fazer. A crítica não entende o que é ser uma artista completa.
  60. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing like I felt like Ms Perry teleported me to mars and I live for it. Like these critics really do be hating on successful women than go and praise mediocre albums like change for being so conceptual and life-changing. Anyways at the end of the day, she still remains rich and successful while they hid behind their screen and put their twitter on protect mode like what. She made herAmazing like I felt like Ms Perry teleported me to mars and I live for it. Like these critics really do be hating on successful women than go and praise mediocre albums like change for being so conceptual and life-changing. Anyways at the end of the day, she still remains rich and successful while they hid behind their screen and put their twitter on protect mode like what. She made her fans smile and herself smile and that all I am smiling about at the end of the day. I'ma clown with you for life Ms Perry also release another collab with Nicki and collab with Taylor. Expand
  61. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry delivers a guide through her journey on getting back her smile. With relatable pop songs that tell us her story, Katy shows us that even in our darkest days, there still is hope to grind on. From the dance bop Teary Eyes all the way to the intimist power ballad What Makes A Woman, Katy surely has something that speaks to you on this journey.
    Smile is a must-listen album during
    Katy Perry delivers a guide through her journey on getting back her smile. With relatable pop songs that tell us her story, Katy shows us that even in our darkest days, there still is hope to grind on. From the dance bop Teary Eyes all the way to the intimist power ballad What Makes A Woman, Katy surely has something that speaks to you on this journey.
    Smile is a must-listen album during these hard 2020 times.
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  62. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    a Katy Perry conseguiu passar uma bela mensagem de como podemos ser felizes mesmotendo passado por um momento muito difcil, eu amei esse album.
  63. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile isn’t just a album, it’s a cultural reset, it’s the oxygen you breathe, it’s a lifestyle, a reason to breathe, an escape from this cruel world, it’s art, the first gift you open on christmas, a hug from a loved one, everything you’ve ever wanted.
  64. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    AOTY ty Katy.
    This album is one of the best. I love each song and I love every single released from Never Really Over. Not The End of the World SOTY.
  65. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This record is perfect. She is everything, Teary Eyes is so good, all songs
  66. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Melhor álbum da minha vida, aoty aqui em casa e #1 também, ela realmente recuperou seu sorriso e fez eu e seus milhares de fãs recuperarem também
  67. Aug 28, 2020
    0
    expected a lot more of katy. its not bad at all but it has no cohesion, i really expected much more. and also not the end of the world is that masterpiece u have to listen to.
  68. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelent There are no words to describe this, every letter and rhythm is art love this Expand
  69. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    SMILE is all I needed to hear in this horrible quarantine. Beautiful lyrics and melodies that will certainly make you SMILE. Thank you Katy Perry for filling my life with joy with your music, again.
  70. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Literally one of her best albums EVER. She’s serving Teenage Dream/Prism beats mixed with Witness lyrics and the hope from One of the boys. It shows her growth as an artist and as a human being. Full of BOPS. purrr 10/10
  71. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    El álbum es asombroso, nos demuestra a una Katy Perry vulnerable. Vocalmente ha mejorado muchísimo, el nivel de producción es asombroso. Este álbum es por mucho uno de los mejores en su carrera.
  72. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Muy buen álbum donde katy perry habla sobre su peor época donde calló al flop y ella igualmente sigue haciendo música sin importarle que piensen los demás, un album con mucha profundidad resiliencia y esperanza.
  73. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry is not reinventing herself, but she doesn't have to. She's sticking to what she does incredibly well and delivering something authentic and a gift for her fans.
  74. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Que icónica, se cagó en Mierga y Tayble, amamos a la reina del pop y la música en general
  75. Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Basic, basic, basic. There is nothing new or thought provoking here at all. This is boring and lousy.
  76. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    cohesive album, with well built songs and with a great feeling of the new phase that Katy is going through, I loved the album
  77. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. UM DOS MELHORES ÁLBUNS DO ANO! O álbum traz tudo oque o mundo POP precisava para recomeçar. Expand
  78. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Her best album yet. Absolutely amazing all the songs. Katy Perry is giving her best and she did it! It’s a shame the critics hate her but we, the people who actually will listen the album, love her and love this album. 10/10
  79. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry recuperou seu sorriso e nesse novo álbum ela transmite isso com uma energia que jamais senti antes ❤️
  80. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Smile is synonymous with Art. What a beautiful album, without a doubt despite the bad reviews from the "critics", the fans are saying otherwise. Congratulations Katy, what a wonderful album you gave us. Expand
  81. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    The Best album of all the times!!!
    El mejor álbum de todos los tiempos!!!
    I Love this Album!!!
    Amo este álbum!!!
    For all the fans of all the world!!!
    Para todos los fans de todo el mundo!!!
  82. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Fantastic! No comment for the greatness it brings and also the power! Wonderful!!!!!
  83. Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sounds like commercial basic pop, it doesn't reinvent itself, it doesn't do anything new, just basic children's music, lacking in personality. Expand
  84. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Perry tell about her trajectory at the past 3 years and how she find back her smile with amazing songs!
  85. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy Perry "Smile" is the 5th album studio and the most personal since PRISM.
    It's absurd see how she can explore the pain, the sadness, the joy, the superation of a heart broken (from a relationship tha'ts not ended well or a being teached to be humble again) and put a smile (as the title of the album suggest) on our face.
    We can see you growing Katy. Your fans has been your witnesses.
    Katy Perry "Smile" is the 5th album studio and the most personal since PRISM.
    It's absurd see how she can explore the pain, the sadness, the joy, the superation of a heart broken (from a relationship tha'ts not ended well or a being teached to be humble again) and put a smile (as the title of the album suggest) on our face.
    We can see you growing Katy. Your fans has been your witnesses. keep make us being part of your teenage dream.
    from one of the fans, Lucas.
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  86. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Smile é o retorno triunfante de Katy Perry. Aproveitando os melhores lançamentos avulsos dos últimos meses (Harleys in Hawaii e Never Really Over), Katy recupera seu sorriso com novas letras pessoais, marcantes e inspiradoras, alinhadas com o atual momento vivenciado em 2020. Not The End of the World tem grande potencial de crescer nos charts e marcar a carreira da cantora, que hoje sabeSmile é o retorno triunfante de Katy Perry. Aproveitando os melhores lançamentos avulsos dos últimos meses (Harleys in Hawaii e Never Really Over), Katy recupera seu sorriso com novas letras pessoais, marcantes e inspiradoras, alinhadas com o atual momento vivenciado em 2020. Not The End of the World tem grande potencial de crescer nos charts e marcar a carreira da cantora, que hoje sabe que não precisa provar mais nada a ninguém. Expand
  87. Aug 28, 2020
    9
    This is definitely not a legend like Teenage Dream Or Prism , but this album is really good. It has 80's , 00's , rock , soft , disco . This album will just make you Smile :) Not The End Of The World , Champagne Problems , Never Really Over , Harleys In Hawaii and Cry About It Later is the best songs on the album so far. You need to listen it , you will enjoy :)
  88. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Album of the year for sure. She's the moment and makes everybody smile with her.
  89. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Un álbum lleno de arte, me atrevería a decir que es de los mejores materiales que han sacado en el año, Katy literalmente nos trajo una sonrisa de nuevo. Nuevos ritmos, letras profundas y demás. 100% recomendado. Es una invitación para sonreír a la vida, cuando Perry dijo; "—Todo este álbum es mi viaje hacia la luz – con historias de resiliencia, esperanza y amor", esta en lo correcto esteUn álbum lleno de arte, me atrevería a decir que es de los mejores materiales que han sacado en el año, Katy literalmente nos trajo una sonrisa de nuevo. Nuevos ritmos, letras profundas y demás. 100% recomendado. Es una invitación para sonreír a la vida, cuando Perry dijo; "—Todo este álbum es mi viaje hacia la luz – con historias de resiliencia, esperanza y amor", esta en lo correcto este álbum puede ayudarte en un momento difícil y te puede llevar a recuperar la sonrisa. Expand
  90. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing album. Im smiling RIGHT NOW.
  91. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. That’s is Classic Katy Perry album. Full off Messages, fun music e beautiffull letters Expand
  92. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    the album is the best, thank u for this momma. conseguiu me arrancar um sorriso quando ninguem ao menos tentou.
  93. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Really deep lyrics for those who ever been thru that. I'm a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and I can relate with almost every song and also with the production. I dont know is Kety is a HSP, but this album is a journey that we HSP used to live in our inside world. Thank you so much Katy.
  94. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This álbum is perfect, Katy smashhhh in your New age! Live and smile guysss
  95. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It’s cohesive, short, fun, empowering, full of hope and will make you smile
  96. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album gives me good vibes. Make me smile when I heard it. I always like positive lyrics. Only Love for Katy Perry.
  97. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Maybe the critics don’t love the album! But the album is amazing! I enjoyed it a lot! Keep it up Katy ❤️
  98. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    the album is amazing, it's pure art no doubt Katy is the queen of pop Everyone should listen to this album every song is amazing the album is art in terms of lyrics god is you album is the bible of pop
  99. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Katy's smile returns with with rhythms already known and that we love, as well as incredible lyrics. Remembering us because she is a pop leader.
  100. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Finally she’s got back that smile, all the hate that she received from the witness era was sooo bad to her, and she finally find a way out of that being resilient af, a brilliant album, full of catch beats (pop music really needed that back), inspiring lyrics, and seems like a queen’s legacy is never really over at all. Congrats Katy Perry, on the album and the baby.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 18
  2. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. Sep 8, 2020
    60
    Without fleeting moments of bad taste, Perry does indeed sound mature, but she's also not quite as fun. That's a conscious choice, though. Smile is intended to evoke memories of her frivolous younger days while pointing toward a sustainable pop future.
  2. Sep 4, 2020
    50
    While Perry finds the occasional moment of quality here (Smile and Tucked both feel like the best possible music we could get from Katy Perry in 2020), Smile is an album searching for an identity—and when it fails, it falls back on lazy writing.
  3. Aug 31, 2020
    60
    Like Joanne before Chromatica, Smile plays like a necessary centering exercise, indulging her insecurities and less surefire instincts. If Witness was overdetermined, Smile is an earnest exhale, for better or for worse. It delivers an image of her journey towards inner peace that is honest (if corny) and catchy (if not exactly inventive).